2 Eclipses in 15 Days: Will India witness this rare celestial event in September & October?

First Published Aug 28, 2024, 9:33 AM IST

Solar and lunar eclipses are special events, occurring once or twice a year. But in 2024, September and October will witness consecutive lunar and solar eclipses within a span of just 15 days. Let's know more about it.

A lunar eclipse will occur in September and a solar eclipse in October. These two eclipses will be visible within a span of 15 days. Lunar and solar eclipses are considered significant events, holding importance in religion and astrology. The occurrence of two consecutive eclipses in September-October 2024 is a rare phenomenon. Let's delve into the details of these eclipses in 2024 and their significance.

When is the September 2024 eclipse?

According to scientists, a lunar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. It will be visible in many countries around the world. As per Indian Standard Time, this eclipse will begin at 06:11 AM and end at 10:17 AM on September 18. The total duration of this eclipse will be 04 hours and 06 minutes.

Will this lunar eclipse be visible in India?

Scientists predict that the lunar eclipse on September 18, 2024, will be visible in parts of North and South America, the Indian Ocean, Arctic Europe, Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, and Antarctica. This lunar eclipse will not be visible anywhere in India. The Sutak period, a time of religious observance, is only applicable in regions where the eclipse is visible. It begins 9 hours before the start of the lunar eclipse.

When is the October 2024 eclipse?

Scientists predict that the second solar eclipse of 2024 will occur on Wednesday, October 2. This day coincides with the new moon of the Ashwin month. It will be an annular solar eclipse, where the sun appears as a bright ring or annulus. This is why it is called an annular solar eclipse. According to Indian Standard Time, this solar eclipse will begin at 09:13 PM on Wednesday, October 2, and end at 03:17 AM the following morning.

Will this solar eclipse be visible in India?

The solar eclipse on Wednesday, October 2, will be visible in the South Pacific Ocean, Argentina, the South Atlantic Ocean, and other regions. However, this solar eclipse will not be visible anywhere in India. Therefore, the Sutak period will not be applicable here. The Sutak is only observed in regions where the eclipse is visible, starting 12 hours before the solar eclipse begins.

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